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Re: [T3] GL-5


On 25 Feb 2002, at 12:02, JaransonT3@aol.com wrote:

> OK, I have found a local source for Redline Synthetic GL-4 Gear Oil.  I am
> planning on stopping by on my way home from work today and getting some.  I
> don't have my Bently manual here.  Anyone happen to remember or can look-up the
> capacity of the Swingaxle Tranny so I know how much to buy.  At $8 a quart, I
> don't want to buy more than I have too.

I believe you'll need to buy 3 quarts and will expect to have a bit left over. 

> Also, any issues with just draining the old oil and refilling?  Will the bit of
> GL-5 in there cause any incompatibility with new synthetic?  Anything I should
> do special to help get most of it out?  I am think particularily of the
> swingaxle tubes.

I think you'll be fine. You'll get the axle tubes most empty by doing this with 
the weight on the tires.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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